{"id":216839,"date":"2026-03-30T09:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2026\/03\/30\/citizen-eco-drive-50th-anniversary-japanese-washi-paper-dial-and-rolex-inspired-design-at-3495-euros\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:24:00","slug":"citizen-eco-drive-50th-anniversary-japanese-washi-paper-dial-and-rolex-inspired-design-at-3495-euros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2026\/03\/30\/citizen-eco-drive-50th-anniversary-japanese-washi-paper-dial-and-rolex-inspired-design-at-3495-euros\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizen Eco-Drive 50th Anniversary: Japanese washi paper dial and Rolex-inspired design at 3495 euros"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of a green dial in the watchmaking world, the name Rolex<\/strong> immediately springs to mind. Yet the new Citizen Eco-Drive 50th Anniversary Edition AQ4091-56W offers a daring alternative at less than 3,500 euros<\/strong>. With its sporty case<\/a> and clean lines, this Japanese watch offers more than just an aesthetic resemblance to Swiss icons. <\/p>\n

A design that evokes the codes of luxury watchmaking<\/h2>\n

The Citizen Eco-Drive 50th Anniversary Edition clearly belongs to the world of green-dialed watches for which Rolex<\/strong> is renowned. The clear lines, sporty, elegant<\/a> case and deep dial hue are reminiscent of legendary models. Yet this timepiece remains unique in its technological approach. <\/p>\n

Where many luxury watches rely on traditional mechanical movements, Citizen pursues a different path. For decades, the Japanese brand has favoredtechnological innovation<\/a> over classic watchmaking tradition. It’s precisely this philosophy that makes the AQ4091-56W so interesting. <\/p>\n

A traditional Japanese washi paper dial<\/h3>\n

The real highlight of this edition is its hand-colored Japanese washi paper<\/strong> dial. The “Chitose Midori” shade is inspired by pine trees, a symbol of eternity in Japanese culture. This deep green changes appearance according to the incidence of light<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The paper’s fine fibers create depth and an almost organic structure. This unique texture is radically different from conventional dials, whether lacquered or metallic. What’s more, the golden details on the seconds hand and the small eagle emblem at six o’clock add a refined sparkle. <\/p>\n

“Washi paper offers a unique texture, a far cry from classic lacquered or metallic dials.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The super-titanium<\/strong> case, a material developed by Citizen, is considerably lighter than steel. As a result, it offers greater resistance to scratches. With a diameter of 40 millimeters<\/strong> and a thickness of 12.2 millimeters<\/strong>, the watch is very comfortable to wear on a daily basis. <\/p>\n

The caseback features the eagle emblem, the distinctive sign of “The Citizen” high-end line. This detail reinforces the premium positioning of this special edition. <\/p>\n